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To Know Bats Is to Love Them

Merlin Tuttle, the world's most famous bat biologist and booster, has devoted his life to studying, demystifying, and helping conserve bats.
He's also photographed them—a statement that doesn't begin to do justice to his work. Tuttle is to bats as Annie Leibovitz is to celebrities. If you've seen a great photograph of a bat, chances are Merlin Tuttle took it.



I love bats. They are one of Mother Nature's marvels. They consume harmful insects and are responsible for a lot of pollination. This article speaks about one of their greatest advocates. If you have bats living near you, learn a little about what they are really like and how important it is to keep them happy and healthy.